From Harlem to the Heights, a Rich History

A New York Times study and interactive graphic show unemployment stats by neighborhood throughout New York City. Washington Heights doesn't fare well. […]

For the decade that Milo Meed has lived in Harlem, he has been frustrated with the lack of healthy food. Watching his 11-year-old son, Danny, grow up, he grew even more concerned, as he noticed far more obese children north of 96th Street. […]

State Senator Bill Perkins, a consistent critic of Columbia University's planned West Harlem expansion, has asked Governor Paterson not to appeal last week's surprise court ruling that blocked the use of eminent domain for the school's project. […]

If buildings could sing, the Choir Academy of Harlem would echo with gospel and jazz. But the sound of music at the beleaguered school, once the home of the famed Boys Choir of Harlem, may soon become much fainter. […]